Head of Investment Readiness

Location Cape Town
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Erika Reeves

Contact email: erika@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 34706
Published: 5 days ago

Head of Investment Readiness at Fetola

Overview

Are you passionate about driving sustainable change and making a lasting impact? Fetola is looking for a multi-talented Head of Investment Readiness to lead the IR strategy for SMEs in our Investment Readiness projects and Business Development Support accelerators. This full-time opportunity, based in Cape Town offers the chance to help shape the future of South Africa's economy and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Do deals!

  • Lead and coach the IR team

  • Design and lead comprehensive investment readiness programs, workshops, and one-on-one sessions tailored to the needs of our portfolio companies.

  • Ensure stakeholder satisfaction, oversee grant management processes, and monitor the progress of companies through the investment readiness process.

  • Provide strategic guidance to founders on business planning, financial modeling, market analysis, and pitch development.

  • Build and maintain stakeholder relations in the finance ecosystem and facilitate introductions between companies and potential investors.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field - MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

  • At least 7 years of experience in enterprise/start-up development, SMME financial analysis, and project management.

  • Strong proven experience in deal making and securing SME financing deals.

  • Multilingual (Greatly advantageous if can speak at least three South African languages).

Day-to-day

As the Head of Investment Readiness, you will be responsible for effective management of the Investment Readiness portfolio, overseeing grant management processes, and providing mentorship and coaching to founders.

Benefits

Join a dynamic team dedicated to building a better tomorrow and be part of a transformative journey to create a brighter, more equitable future for all.

Ready to make a difference?